On high ridges, steep ice and anything alpine, Patagonia's new Alpine Wind Jacket serves as a true best of all worlds staple. It excels as a standalone shell for blustery rock climbs, coolweather trail runs and highoutput ski tours. And then, when conditions have you ice and alpine climbing, it functions as a lightly insulated windshirt on the approach that doubles as a frictionless midlayer when its time to bundle up and tiein. The polyester ripstop shell, with Deluge DWR treatment, sheds snow and blocks wind, while the smooth, lightly brushed hanging mesh liner wicks moisture, dries fast and doesnt bind to your baselayers. Superlight stretchwoven underarm panels enhance breathability and allow for unimpaired arm motion, and zippers close the three pockets two hand, one chest. A drawcord hem, elastic cuffs, a heattransfer reflective logo and regular coil, centerfront zipper with DWR finish round out the features. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program.
Great jacket
Based on weight, comfort and versatility, this is the best shell I ever had. Over a wicking T-shirt and a fleece shirt, it keeps me warm into the mid- to low thirties. If the temperature drops below that, I add a fleece vest, either over or under the jacket. For temperatures in the teens, I substitute a a fleece jacket for the vest, again either under or over. Yes, it's light enough to go under and roomy enough to go over. I like it so much I bought the women's version for my wife.
Great Jacket
I bought this to stop the wind and because it packs up very small. It does this very well. The fit is good for me . I'm 6'2" 170 lb.
Awesome Jacket
This is an awesome Patagonia jacket. It is very lightweight, yet versatile. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a multipurpose jacket.